410.
The selectmen draw up the lists of electors for the election of the Governor, and transmit the result of the ballot to the Secretary of the State.

See Act of February 24, 1796: Id., vol.i.p.

488.] [Footnote j: Thus, for instance, the selectmen authorize the construction of drains, point out the proper sites for slaughter-houses and other trades which are a nuisance to the neighborhood.

See the Act of June 7, 1785: Id., vol.i.p.

193.] [Footnote k: The selectmen take measures for the security of the public in case of contagious diseases, conjointly with the justices of the peace.